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Applied Math Computer Science Engineering
Current as of December 2009.
Applied Math Computer Science Engineering
Current as of December 2009.
APPLIED MATH RESUME
Michael C. Hughes
Michael C. Hughes
CAMPUS MB 306 Olin College 1000 Olin Way Needham, MA 02492 michael.hughes@students.olin.edu |
EDUCATION
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Needham, MA Class of 2010
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, GPA 3.93/4.0
* Received four-year, full-tuition Olin Scholarship
* Coursework includes: Physics (Mechanics, E&M), Vector Calculus, Modeling and Control, Artificial Intelligence, Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Differential Equations, Signals and Systems, Discrete Math, Computational Modeling
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Intern, Topology Estimation for Multi-Camera Tracking, Summer 2009
MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Homeland Protection and Tactical Systems Division
* Recovered most ground-truth topological links in 4 camera network from only 8 min. of footage
* Achieved near 100% accuracy in predicting target transition between cameras in sparse traffc
* Presented results in hour-long, seminar style talk to full-time research sta.ff
* Mentors: Dr. Jason Thornton (MIT Lincoln Laboratory)
Project Manager, Study on Network Formation Games, Summer 2008
Research In Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS), IPAM, UCLA.
Project Sponsored by Microsoft Research Asia.
* Led two-month team investigation of networks formed by agents seeking maximal betweenness
* Developed proofs and conjectures about connectivity in networks at Nash equilibria
* Created Matlab simulations to search for equilibria and study structural properties
* Found polynomial time approximation for NP-Hard best response calculation
* Coordinated team paper writing and submission to GAMENETS '09 conference (IEEE)
* Mentors: Dr. Wei Chen (MSRA), Dr. Gunes Ercal (U. Kansas)
Novice Programmer Behavior Research, Sept 2007 – present
* Conducted independent research on programming behavior of novice CS students* Developed proofs and conjectures about connectivity in networks at Nash equilibria
* Created Matlab simulations to search for equilibria and study structural properties
* Found polynomial time approximation for NP-Hard best response calculation
* Coordinated team paper writing and submission to GAMENETS '09 conference (IEEE)
* Mentors: Dr. Wei Chen (MSRA), Dr. Gunes Ercal (U. Kansas)
Novice Programmer Behavior Research, Sept 2007 – present
* Authored paper submitted to ICER '08 conference on computer science education
* Mentor: Dr. Matthew Jadud (Allegheny College)
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Numerical Valuation of Stock Options using the Black-Scholes PDE, May 2007
* Explored stock option valuation theory independently with partner for calculus project
* Simulated Black-Scholes valuation for European options numerically using FTCS method
* Examined convergence conditions and error between numerical and analytical solution
Numerical Analysis of Focal Length of Simple Electromagnetic Lens, March 2007
* Implemented MATLAB lens simulation with a partner for E&M physics course project
* Analyzed influence of geometric, electrical, and kinetic parameters on focal length of the lens
* Authored ten page technical paper describing the lens model and parameter analysis
HONORS AND AWARDS
Meritorious Winner, Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling Winter 2007
* Mathematically modeled U.S. Organ Transplant Network in time-intensive team- setting
U.S. Presidential Scholar, Summer 2006
* Honored among 141 students nationwide for academic excellence, leadership, and service
First Place, Billings Clinic Science Expo, Spring 2006
* Independent research project on the efficiency of simple genetic algorithms, ISEF qualifier
Four-time Montana State Winner, American Mathematics Competition, 2003-2006
* Two-time qualifier for American Invitational Mathematics Exam
SKILLS
Programming: Proficient with Java, MATLAB. Capable with Python, C.
Software: LaTeX, Simulink, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Adobe Photoshop
Communication: Technical writing, public speaking
* Mentor: Dr. Matthew Jadud (Allegheny College)
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Numerical Valuation of Stock Options using the Black-Scholes PDE, May 2007
* Explored stock option valuation theory independently with partner for calculus project
* Simulated Black-Scholes valuation for European options numerically using FTCS method
* Examined convergence conditions and error between numerical and analytical solution
Numerical Analysis of Focal Length of Simple Electromagnetic Lens, March 2007
* Implemented MATLAB lens simulation with a partner for E&M physics course project
* Analyzed influence of geometric, electrical, and kinetic parameters on focal length of the lens
* Authored ten page technical paper describing the lens model and parameter analysis
HONORS AND AWARDS
Meritorious Winner, Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling Winter 2007
* Mathematically modeled U.S. Organ Transplant Network in time-intensive team- setting
U.S. Presidential Scholar, Summer 2006
* Honored among 141 students nationwide for academic excellence, leadership, and service
First Place, Billings Clinic Science Expo, Spring 2006
* Independent research project on the efficiency of simple genetic algorithms, ISEF qualifier
Four-time Montana State Winner, American Mathematics Competition, 2003-2006
* Two-time qualifier for American Invitational Mathematics Exam
SKILLS
Programming: Proficient with Java, MATLAB. Capable with Python, C.
Software: LaTeX, Simulink, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Adobe Photoshop
Communication: Technical writing, public speaking